26/06/2015
Char Siu -
In ancient times, wild boar and other available meats were used to make char siu. However, in modern times, the meat is typically a shoulder cut of domestic pork, seasoned with a mixture of honey, five-spice Red fermented bean curd, dark soy sauce, Hoi-sin sauce and Rice wine.
These seasonings turn the exterior layer of the meat dark red, similar to the "smoke ring" of American barbecues. Maltose is used to give char siu its characteristic shiny glaze.
